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# The Bridge Token object

> Create tokens with the API to use Truv Bridge in your integration.

A **bridge\_token** is a short-lived token that is required to open Truv Bridge.

### Bridge Token Attributes

The attributes of the Bridge Token are below.

| Attribute            | Type   | Description                                                                                 |
| :------------------- | :----- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| bridge\_token        | string | Unique ID of Bridge Token                                                                   |
| tracking\_info       | string | Information to associate with current user                                                  |
| product\_type        | string | Indicates main product type                                                                 |
| data\_sources        | array  | List of data sources for the provided product type. Leave blank to apply default values.    |
| use\_case            | string | Use case for the connection which will be used for billing.                                 |
| template\_id         | string | An ID of a customization template. Leave blank to apply default values.                     |
| allowed\_products    | array  | List of allowed product types for linked account, only main type is allowed if not included |
| company\_mapping\_id | string | Company ID to skip search step                                                              |
| provider\_id         | string | Provider ID to skip search step                                                             |
| access\_token        | string | Access token of existing Link, used for data refresh with re-authentication                 |
| account              | object | Bank account info. Used for Direct deposit switching and Paycheck linked lending            |

## Endpoints

Below is the available endpoint list for creating a **bridge\_token**.

* [Create a bridge token](/api-reference/bridge-token/users_tokens)

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## Example response

The example object below is from the `Create Bridge Token` endpoint.

```json theme={null}
{
  "bridge_token": "2f67984a110747d190c39e1022c81837",
  "tracking_info": "any data for tracking current user",
  "client_name": "Truv Demo",
  "product_type": "income",
  "allowed_products": [
    "income",
    "deposit_switch"
  ],
  "company_mapping_id": "99dd17074ac94aa9ace2621d657c7610",
  "access_token": "99dd17074ac94aa9ace2621d657c7610"
}
```